On my visit to NYC, I was lucky to stop at this place! Had no idea until I arrived it was THE original soup kitchen, made famous from Seinfeld. I was able to go twice, and the first time, I kept it safe for me and tried their black bean soup in a small cup. First off, the soup size was generous and perfect amount for a light dinner. Second off, it came with a slice of bread and plum. I never heard of or had a plum with soup until that day. For a less humid, but still warm NYC August day, it cooled me off after the hot soup :) Third off, the bean soup was great. Was not too salty like other one's I've had or boring tasting either. And it was $7 for everything, so no complaints. On my second visit, I got the infamous lobster bisque. I don't think I'd had one in my life before, or one that was memorable. I was able to grab and have it in park, and again- didn't disappoint especially for $10. They gave a generous amount of lobster, but still creamy and light. Miss this place, and it would be my go-to if I lived in the neighborhood especially in the winter. No soup for you! read more

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If you have seen Seinfeld than you have likely seen the soup nazi episode. I went to this place (episode made after it) expecting a world class bowl of soup..... Pass on it. Wow, I made soups myself and all of them are better than this. I'm certain this place is no longer making the same level of soup as they did back in the day or it would be out of business very fast. Service was quick but only option is to go so atmosphere is a Togo experience outside. I tried to be honest with myself did I have inflated expectations because of its fame? My partner had never watched Seinfeld and had no interest whatsoever in going to this place but she loves good food and soup. After we finished she told me every soup I have ever made for her was significantly better than this so she was not impressed. Next time I'm in NYC "No soup for me"! Hard pass! Trying to think of something nice to say.... Good location only a few blocks from Central Park. I didn't get sick so there's that... read more

The best soup! Back in town, revisiting a year later, and the soup was still as good as it was the first time. We tried different soups this round- potato bacon and chicken noodle. The chicken noodle was packed with fresh veggies- even noticed squash and cauliflower. Diced chicken throughout with noodle and the soup was hearty and perfectly seasoned. Hubby enjoyed the potato bacon. Fresh soup and fresh taste. As usual, all soups come with a slice of bread, a fruit (today was a red apple), and an Andes mint : ) read more

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Sometimes places get hyped up due to social media, word of mouth, or television and unfortunately they end up not living up to the hype. The Original Soupman is one of those places. It's been hyped up by Seinfeld lore but to be perfectly honest the soup at this current juncture is unremarkable. I will say it's not on the level of coasting off of Seinfeld fame as Tom's Restaurant. Anyway, I came here recently and ordered the beef chili, the chicken Gumbo, and the tomatoe bisque. All were okay but definitely not something to put on a list of best soups in New York City. I would recommend stopping by for the Seinfeld nostalgia and not necessarily as a foodie/culinary experience. My order was processed pretty quickly. The space itself is to go. read more

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I've probably walked past this place a million times on my way to the bars in Hell's Kitchen and just never stopped--until today. Finally made the pit stop for a lobster roll and checked out the soup board. Not gonna lie, I'm not really a soup person like that, but if I see jambalaya, I'm in. Saw it on the board and that was enough for me. They've got a menu board on the right with all the names and prices--everything's pretty affordable, and honestly any of the soups are a solid add-on to the lobster roll. The lobster roll is kinda small, just keeping it real, but it's really good. Lobster's cold, bun's warm and buttery, and yeah... my hands were fully coated in butter by the end. Messy, but worth it. Usually only like two people working, so if it's busy just expect to wait a little. Only downside is there's nowhere to sit since it's a food stall. But quick tip--go across the street and walk up like a minute (between the Mexican spot and that apartment building), there's a small park with a couple benches. Or if you don't mind walking a bit more, there's seating outside the Shake Shack by the HOPE sign. Lowkey a hidden gem. I'd definitely recommend it if you're in the city. And if they've got jambalaya that day, just get it. read more

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This was one of the most comforting, savory, and hearty meals we went to a few times in the winter cold in early March for a work trip. Luckily for me there weren't a lot of people in line the times I did go. I got to try quite a few soups here. My favorite was the jambalaya and the corn chowder. The bread, fruit, and Andes bar really complete the meal. I actually didn't enjoy the bisque as much as I thought I would. I can see why people who really enjoy lobster bisque would enjoy it, though I prefer mine a bit creamier and less seafood-y tasting. I really hope to come back again in the future. It was one of the highlights of our trip. read more

The Original Soupman - Jambalaya - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

The soup was quite good. The only complaint I have was that the fruit they gave us was rotting. I would rather not get anything, than get rotting fruit.... read more

The Original Soupman - Rotting orange. - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

We got the tomato basil soup here, and it was really tasty and comforting. Honestly, the main reason we came was because it reminded us of that memorable moment from Seinfeld, which made the experience even more fun. But beyond the nostalgia, the soup itself was genuinely good and definitely worth trying! read more

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Simple and delicious. Big fan of the no-frills approach, heightening the opportunity to enjoy on-the-go. In reality, however, I found that the soups unfortunately weren't anything special. Nonetheless, it's a great spot if you're looking for something quick, homemade, and satisfying. read more

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Convenient little walk up stand in Midtown. Fairly quick service. The soup was excellent. They include a piece of bread and an apple. The soup was DELICIOUS! Heads up for the Seinfeld tv show fans, don't expect the rude service. They were really nice. read more

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The lobster roll pictured is spoiled!!! I am so disappointed. I smelled it as soon as I opened it. This was my 1st time here and definitely my last. I also got the clam chowder which was good but not enough to trump my disappointment with this spoiled lobster roll. They give you bread, a chocolate candy and an orange. The orange was on its last leg- bruised and old. I threw it away. I can't get over this like wow. A whole spoiled lobster roll. Boooooo!!! read more

The Original Soupman - Spoiled Lobster Roll Sandwich - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

We came, we saw, we ate, we liked. It's iconic in pop culture so we felt compelled to try. It was definitely good but the a little pricey for soup and the lobster roll really under delivered, especially considering the price. The staff was very friendly and provided service with a smile. read more

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Was disappointed by the lobster bisque. The bisque was overloaded with veggies and I mean big chunks of veg. I like my bisque with large chunks of lobster but those were hard to come by. For almost $14 for a "medium" which they call a "large", I expect less veggies and more lobster in a lobster bisque. Maybe I ordered the wrong soup. I'll be back, but I'll never spend the money on lobster bisque again. read more

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Fast service and nice. I enjoyed the New England clam chowder. It's was not too thick and had big pieces of clam. The clam was flavorful and chewy. Of course the soup also came with bread for dipping. 4/5 I also got the bone broth which was kind of herbally and Smokey. I'm not too sure it my kind of broth so maybe I'll try the chicken broth next time. 3/5 read more

The Original Soupman - Beef bone broth - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

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Counter serve soups. Never had a bad soup here; they're all hearty and full of flavor. Some of my favorites are Italian wedding, jambalaya, tomato, gumbo, and chili soups. A small and a medium is a good meal sized portion; if I'm very hungry two mediums is great too. I also like how they fill the cups to the brim. You get a chocolate and a piece of fruit with each soup, which is a nice little dessert. Sometimes a couple of people waiting around noon on a weekday but always moves very fast. read more

The Original Soupman - Chicken Chicken and Wild Rice Soup - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here because my husband was sick and I wanted to buy him a soup. This place was less than a block from where we were staying. They had fantastic soup, I got the tortilla soup. It came with a piece of bread, a mint, and a whole plum. Very good and tasty. The soup was only $11 for a quart. The service is rather quick. You can't go in or sit down. The booth/stall had soup bowls, but the bowl that we got to go was made of paper. And it had a cover. You tell the person working there the type of soup you want and the size and they ladle it up. It is a very efficient set up. So, I was glad to get in and out and back to my sick hubby. He liked the soup because it had a bit of a kick to it. I only wish they opened earlier than 11 am, otherwise, we could have grabbed some soup on our way out of the city. But. there will be a next time if in the area and wanting some good soup! read more

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Visited this place during a sunny day due to a recommendation from a friend that they had some great soups to choose from. I wanted to try out the New England Clam Chowder, but unfortunately, they didn't have any that day. I ended up buying a lobster roll for 18 dollars, and getting a small cup of shrimp corn chowder as alternative. The shrimp corn chowder soup was better than I expected, and I kind of wished I ordered a bigger size than the small cup. The lobster (with veggies) was chilled and served on warm bread. The workers behind the counter were helpful in telling me what each soup was (or what was in it) and had a pleasant attitude. Also, this place is called "The Original Soupman" on Yelp, but when I walked to the actual location, the place was called "The Original Soup Kitchen"? Not sure why the names are slightly different, but oh well! read more

Tasty! Long line quick moving and great service ( they won't yell at you, don't worry)

been here every few months for the past 4 years and its always solid and prices have not increased at all. convenient location, soups come with bread, fruit, andes chocolate, and their lobster rolls are always a treat when i feel deserving. friendly service, good wall memes. read more

The Original Soupman - lobster roll - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

There was no line when I stopped by to grab lunch- a delicious & quick meal under $10. Soup came in a small cup and included bread, chocolate, and an apple. I had the chicken & rice and it was everything I hoped for, delicious broth, lots of chicken, and plenty of veggies. read more

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I have been wanting to go to this place for a really long time. Truth be told, I went a few years ago and picked up the lobster bisque, but noticed a hungry, homeless person, so I gave my soup away. Now I'm back, and I got to try the lobster bisque for realsies. Very hardy and chunks of lobster that you can see. I did wish I had a little bit of salt to add to it, but I had already left the stand . Pleasant surprise was that they give you a piece of bread and the tiniest cutest little pear you ever did see. The pair wasn't ripe enough to eat that day, mind you, but I ate that shizzy today! They have three sizes and, the soups rotate daily. Avoid the fee and pay cash . But once you get your soup, where do you go to eat it if the weather is not nice? We walked over to the turnstile underground mall, and copped a squat there. read more

I love coming here. It's quick and easy and so very tasty. They have a lot of options and of those I've tried they've all be excellent. The staff was quick and was able to answer any questions I had. This is a walk up and grab and go place so there is no inside seating or standing. read more

Good soup but average. Served with a slice of bread and an orange.. A bit overpriced likely due to it's popularity from TV. read more

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Came here for lunch two days in a row. How could I not? I wanted to try the lobster bisque and jambalaya. I first tried the lobster bisque. They did not skimp on the lobster. Plenty of of it and big pieces. I enjoyed it very much. I got the jumbo of course by the way. The next day I tried the jambalaya. It was packed with flavor and again no skimp on the meat. The jamabalya had some spice to it. The service is pretty fast being all the soups are ready to be served. Place your order and step to the side just like costanza did lol. I would come back and try the shrimp corn soup next. read more

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Honestly was not a bad experience. A hearty snack if you're in a rush. Lots of options, a little pricey for what it is. But I thought the additional fruit, chocolate in bag was cute and reminded me of taking food to school. Chicken gumbo had lots of vegetables and minces of chicken. Satisfying as soup, but the flavor or consistency wasn't quite right for gumbo. As a soup lover, I'd go back to try more. But only if In the area. Service was prompt and not overtly warm but patient. Seems like they're used to dealing with tourist haha read more

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Being a Seinfeld fan, I've always wanted to try soup from this establishment. Working in the city from time to time definitely has its perks. I get to splurge on delivery without it being too much for my pockets, as I only indulge maybe once or twice a week, depending upon when I'm working in Manhattan. I'm a soup lover. I enjoy a good bowl of soup all year round, but especially during the cooler months. I ordered two soups for delivery and they arrived to my job very well-packed. I love that they included a fresh pear, crusty bread and a York peppermint patty, with each soup. I tried their N.E. clam chowder and Italian wedding soup. Both were really good. The bread they sent was soft and crusty, a perfect vehicle for sopping all of that soup goodness. They have a nice selection of soups so you could try many different types, any given day. I will probably order from them again in the future, to satiate my soup fix. read more

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Want An affordable delicious lunch in New York City? Have you tried their amazing soup? Have you ever watched Seinfeld and blurted out to someone "No soup for you!"? Well why not come check out the place this was inspired by and enjoy a tasty bowl of soup especially on a cold winter day. They don't have any seating so be prepared to take it and enjoy it to go. read more

I meaaann...great for NY nostalgia. I had the lobster roll and butternut squash soup. There was a line, which moved quickly. TOS is a grab and go. The restaurant directly across the street is very accommodating, they allowed us to sit at their outdoor seating to eat our items. I did not personally love the lobster roll. It was rather bland. The roll itself was tasty. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the butternut squash soup at all. It has a very strong/off smell and taste. Each soup comes with bread, butter, and a small plum, which I enjoyed. All in all, the staff is patient. The soups are just ok. read more

Shadow of its former self And for the price? Quality vastly diminished Even my chocolate was a melted mess read more

The day after going to the yankee game on Seinfeld night we had to get some soup. We had the wedding soup and jambalaya. Both soups tasted great. Each soup came with bread, a pear, and a mint. Friendly staff. We want to go back for some more soup read more

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The original soup man has been my go to spot for years. Interestingly enough the lobster roll is delicious! The price has definitely been creeping up it's now $17 as it used to be $12. All of the soups or solid fresh and homemade. It's definitely a take away spot as there is nowhere to sit and dine in. The staff is always friendly, and the line moves quickly. As long as you place your order and move to the left. On any given day, they have many different types of soup. The soup is usually served with a piece of fruit and bread or crackers. I highly recommend this carry out spot. Lastly, if you are a Seinfeld fan, you'll definitely love the spot, it's very nostalgic. The Soup Nazi read more

The Original Soupman - Lobster Roll Sandwich - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

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"No soup for you!" - Totally stumbled across Soupman on our way to Central Park. I wasn't even thinking about the place and then we turned the corner and there it was. It was like I was instantaneously inserted into a Seinfeld episode. Of course I had to get something. Went with the lobster roll. The bread was warm and delicious. The sandwich was a bit on the small side, but for Manhattan and the original Seinfeld Soupman $17 bucks wasn't outrageous. We also got a chicken dumpling soup of course. The only thing missing was the no soup for you scream. There is no indoor dining. Literally take and go. So my first time in New York and I'm loving I found Soupman. read more

The Original Soupman - "No soup for you!!!" - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

Better than I expected! I heard of this walk up place that specializes in soup - right up my alley. I was worried they'd only sell the soup in bulk, but they had 8oz size - the perfect "cup of soup" size for a light meal / snack. When I opened the bag I was surprised to find more than just soup! The utensil bag comes with a slice of bread, a piece of Lindor chocolate, and a banana. For $6 in NY, pretty solid! read more

The Original Soupman - Split Pea with Ham Soup - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

"No soup for you!" Found out about this place because of the Seinfeld episode. They have a lot of memorabilia from the episode such as the mugs and pictures of the cast. The lobster bisque and chicken tortilla soup were pretty good. The soups come with a piece of bread and a chocolate. The price for the meal is good considering the those two sides. Only complaint was there were a couple shreds of aluminum foil in my soup. read more

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Got the lobster bisque which had a good amount of lobster and was a perfect warm hearty soup on a cold fall day. They also give you a piece of seasonal fruit and bread with your order. There's no seating so we ate our soup at their counter standing up since it was late and there wasnt a line read more

The Original Soupman - Lobster Bisque Soup - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

Was coming from doctor not feeling well and happened to walk past this establishment. Their soup is scrumptious. I had shrimp corn chowder for the first time and enjoyed it so much. read more

I came here because of that Seinfeld episode, soup is tasty. It's worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

The Original Soupman - Sausage and Kale Soup - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome soup. Great choices. Service was fast. Ambiance was just like you would want it. read more

The Original Soupman - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

Best deal for lobster rolls you can get in midtown and many other places because it's takeout-only. Storefront is very no-frills and if I just passed by I probably wouldn't give the lobster rolls a second glance, but I've read about them on google maps and wanted to give it a try! The lobster is good quality and they make sure to give you some claw meat as well. Buns are nicely buttered and toasted, and the meat has a nice touch of cold mayo. Best $17 I've spent in a long time :) read more

The Original Soupman - Lobster Roll Sandwich - Soup Near Me - New York, New York

Good soup. Good lobster rolls.highly recommend visiting for a quick lunch. Wish I had one near me now.